The Brown Pony

The Brown Pony Saddle fitting and sales. Featuring NSC and Peak saddles and other quality English made saddles for Dressage, Jumping, Eventing & Working Equitation.

Traveling to Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Utah. Flocking and maintenance on most wool flocked brands.

Ken took this photo of our farm house under the Big Dipper last night.
09/06/2024

Ken took this photo of our farm house under the Big Dipper last night.

No kitchen yet, but starting the internal structure work on our barn. Because we all know what comes first! We cannot er...
08/28/2024

No kitchen yet, but starting the internal structure work on our barn. Because we all know what comes first! We cannot erase the settling and wear that has happened during its years of service, but we can stabilize and re-enforce its 100+ year old structure and return it to use.

Yaks are beating the heat with a splash around in the creek. The older ones wade in, little Kit takes the entrance lik...
07/13/2024

Yaks are beating the heat with a splash around in the creek. The older ones wade in, little Kit takes the entrance like an eventer.

Kit, Opal, Pine, Rosie, Kari, Comet, Snip and “28” settling in after their trip from Northern Minnesota this morning. We...
06/29/2024

Kit, Opal, Pine, Rosie, Kari, Comet, Snip and “28” settling in after their trip from Northern Minnesota this morning. Welcome girls and ladies. The herd now numbers 10. We were shooting for 8, but Opal and Kit are best buds, as are Kari and Rosie, so everyone made the trip. Special thank you to my husband Ken Wirz. Ex-race car driver, turned tack store driver, now Yak hauler, and a very understanding man.

And then there were Yaks… Norman, our Royal (pinto to my horse friends) and Strawberry, a sweet heifer who we hope is pr...
06/22/2024

And then there were Yaks… Norman, our Royal (pinto to my horse friends) and Strawberry, a sweet heifer who we hope is preggers.

Thank you to all my clients and friends who have made my business so memorable. I have moved to a farm in Wisconsin and ...
06/02/2024

Thank you to all my clients and friends who have made my business so memorable. I have moved to a farm in Wisconsin and am longer fitting in the Northwest. Best of luck to everyone and thanks for everything!

Something to remember as we start our 2024 goals!
01/23/2024

Something to remember as we start our 2024 goals!

11/17/2023

THURSDAY RESEARCH MEME

Todays meme relates to the use of a half pad fitted beneath a correctly fitted saddle. Using a “thin layer” (5mm) beneath a saddle can help dampen saddle pressures particularly beneath where the rider is sitting.

Whilst useful, it is essential that the use of any half pad is discussed with a saddle fitter, as using a half pad beneath a saddle that does not have sufficient space can cause an increase in pressure.

The material is an important consideration, the half pad must have a rapid recovery rate (closed cell foam or equivalent) meaning that if you apply pressure, the moment the pressure is released, the material reforms.

We must be mindful, that what feels nice and soft to touch, when positioned beneath a saddle, and a load (rider) is applied, the soft material will be compressed, deform and have no functional benefits in dampening saddle pressures.

The materials are subject to fatigue, as an example woollen pads can be useful but over time they can become hard and lumpy, with the fibres loosen their crimp and dampening ability, so important to check, clean and maintain the half pads regularly.

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11/17/2023

Congratulations to one of our all-time Idaho cow horse greats!! We are so proud to see Annie Reynolds inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Not only was she the first woman to achieve million dollar rider status in the NRCHA, but she has influenced the entire western performance horse industry. She’s a horsewoman, educator, mentor and friend to so many of us. Her impact as a breeder, trainer and competitor is indelible. We are blessed she calls Idaho home. What a most well-deserved honor. Congratulations Annie!

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